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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.45, 15,222.42 and 6,460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.45, 15,222.42 and 6,460.50 is: 9,672.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.45 : 15,222.42 = 6,460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.45/15,222.42 = 6,460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.45x = 15,222.42 × 6,460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.45x = 98,344,444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,344,444.41/10,167.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,672.48

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